HIRAPUR - YOGINI SHRINE

Bhuvaneswar, the veritable Hail - Hara kshetra and the metropolitan capital of the state of Orissa has long been renowned as the jewel of eastern India. A casual walk along the streets impresses the visitors with his walking through the historic past, as imposing monuments in their majesty and loftiness greet the eye and lift their souls. In and around the city there are hundreds of shrines beckoning ardent veneration and there are important land marks for sight seers arid centers of pilgrimage for pious devotees. The exuberance of Kalinga art manifested to its sky high towers is visible for miles around and draws one and all for spiritual solace and mental peace.

Among the shrines sublime lying around the city, the Yogini temple situated in the Hirapur is visit worthy and is dedicated to one of the manifestations of Sri Sakti. It is built to the Kalingan architectural style and displays supreme master of artisans. Of the unique features of this shrine, carving of Yoginir images on black chlorite stone comes first. There are sixty four images and each is a specimen of exquisite art. The temple houses in its well built mani-shrines adorable deities too.

It is in the state of Orissa is accessible by train and bus.

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